Preparing for the 42nd MOAS for High Schools

 

Prior to the MOAS, students will work on their position papers and General Statements. Position papers are due by November 1st and must be emailed to [email protected].
 During the MOAS, students will meet in their assigned Working Groups to draft their resolutions with the guidance of the OAS expert. Following the drafting of resolutions, students will debate and vote upon the draft resolutions in their respective Committees. Delegations will be comprised of 6 student delegates with two delegates per Committee (Each Committee will consist of two working groups i.e. two agenda topics).  The MOAS Coordination Team will provide the Working Group assignments once registration has concluded.  The MOAS Team will also help identify a Working Group Leader for each Group. The Leader will have specific functions and responsibilities with respect to conducting the working group meetings.

Knowing the Rules of Procedure of the MOAS is important to the seamless and effective functioning of each Committee. The MOAS Rules of Procedure provide thorough, detailed information on the procedures and operation of the Model. The rules explain how a Committee operates, the responsibilities of participating students, how debates are conducted, etc. MOAS authorities and faculty advisors must be familiar with these rules for a successful participation. Take the quiz on the MOAS Rules of Procedure

 

Learn about the OAS:
The OAS Website is the best research tool to learn about the OAS mission, its main bodies, basic documents, such as the OAS Charter and the Inter-American Democratic Charter, and key issues in the Americas. It provides information about its priority areas, and specialized bodies of the Inter-American system. Press releases on current developments in the Hemisphere, and access to meetings of the Permanent Council through live Webcast can be helpful resources.  Through the Member States’ Permanent Missions Section you can access country’s official government websites. The approved resolutions of past OAS General Assemblies and documents produced by the various committees and working groups of the OAS Permanent Council are also available. Multilateral and bilateral Treaties and Agreements may contribute to a better understanding of a country’s position.  

 

Research your assigned country:
Follow the Quick Guide for Participation in the MOAS. When researching your country’s position on a specific issue, you will first need to learn about your country (location, political system, political ideologies, domestic issues, economic trends, etc) so that you can accurately simulate your country's position on issues raised during the Model. After reading the reference documents on the MOAS Website, analyze all the data gathered and produce your own ideas and proposals following your country’s stance.

 

Write a Position Paper and General Statement:
You will be required to write a position paper on the assigned country with respect to the topic assigned to your committees. This must include your findings, country position, and key themes on your topic. Guidelines. Sample of a position paper. This will serve as the basis for your opening speech/General Statement. Position papers must be sent to [email protected] by November 1, 2023. Additionally, during the Model, each delegate will present a General Statement (1 minute maximum) to the other delegates in the committee stating his or her country’s position and proposal. Guidelines for preparing the General Statement. 

 

Public speaking:
Public speaking is a skill you will use during the entire Model.  The first opportunity will be when you deliver your general statement.  You will convey your country’s position in your Committee Sessions, help build consensus and formulate resolutions in your working groups. The best way to cope with your fear of speaking in front of a large group is to be well-prepared for the Model.  Watch delegates speak in previous Models through the MOAS YouTube account and practice public speaking before participating in the Model.

 

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